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Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Cullen to new Democratic Institutions minister: Let’s write election law together

  • NDP MP Nathan Cullen has challenged newly installed Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould to take the bipartisan approach to electoral reform a big step
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 13, 2017
The new Democratic Institutions Minister, Karina Gould, at the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on January 10. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Cullen to new Democratic Institutions minister: Let’s write election law together

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 13, 2017
  • NDP MP Nathan Cullen has challenged newly installed Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould to take the bipartisan approach to electoral reform a big step

Cullen to new Democratic Institutions minister: Let’s write election law together

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 13, 2017
  • NDP MP Nathan Cullen has challenged newly installed Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould to take the bipartisan approach to electoral reform a big step
The new Democratic Institutions Minister, Karina Gould, at the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on January 10. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau’s cabinet makeover largely a reaction to U.S. political ripples: expert

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up key positions in his cabinet on Tuesday as he prepared for the new realities of a Donald Trump
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 11, 2017
Chrystia Freeland, formerly the minister of International Trade, will now be Canada's minister of Foreign Affairs, while retaining control of Canada-U.S. trade relations. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau’s cabinet makeover largely a reaction to U.S. political ripples: expert

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 11, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up key positions in his cabinet on Tuesday as he prepared for the new realities of a Donald Trump

Trudeau’s cabinet makeover largely a reaction to U.S. political ripples: expert

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 11, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up key positions in his cabinet on Tuesday as he prepared for the new realities of a Donald Trump
Chrystia Freeland, formerly the minister of International Trade, will now be Canada's minister of Foreign Affairs, while retaining control of Canada-U.S. trade relations. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer surpasses 50 high-profile endorsements for leadership bid

  • Former commons speaker Andrew Scheer retains an overwhelming lead in publicized high-profile leadership endorsements from past and current Conservatives, as well as other politicians,
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 21, 2016
'Conservatives need to offer a different vision than Trudeau, we can’t just be Liberals who are good at math,' quips Mr. Scheer’s website. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer surpasses 50 high-profile endorsements for leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 21, 2016
  • Former commons speaker Andrew Scheer retains an overwhelming lead in publicized high-profile leadership endorsements from past and current Conservatives, as well as other politicians,

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer surpasses 50 high-profile endorsements for leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 21, 2016
  • Former commons speaker Andrew Scheer retains an overwhelming lead in publicized high-profile leadership endorsements from past and current Conservatives, as well as other politicians,
'Conservatives need to offer a different vision than Trudeau, we can’t just be Liberals who are good at math,' quips Mr. Scheer’s website. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Night and Day’ difference between Trudeau’s press relations and Harper’s, say media observers

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he and his party won a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 16, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he won the 2015 election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Night and Day’ difference between Trudeau’s press relations and Harper’s, say media observers

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 16, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he and his party won a

‘Night and Day’ difference between Trudeau’s press relations and Harper’s, say media observers

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 16, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he and his party won a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he won the 2015 election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Only majority of Conservative voters want tighter immigrant screening: Forum Research poll

  • A new poll indicates a healthy majority of Canadians are satisfied with federal screening for immigrants before they’re admitted to Canada—with distrust in the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 14, 2016
Canadians, including immigrants, want to talk about immigrant screening, says Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Only majority of Conservative voters want tighter immigrant screening: Forum Research poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 14, 2016
  • A new poll indicates a healthy majority of Canadians are satisfied with federal screening for immigrants before they’re admitted to Canada—with distrust in the

Only majority of Conservative voters want tighter immigrant screening: Forum Research poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 14, 2016
  • A new poll indicates a healthy majority of Canadians are satisfied with federal screening for immigrants before they’re admitted to Canada—with distrust in the
Canadians, including immigrants, want to talk about immigrant screening, says Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

The Liberal Party goes on fundraising blitz in early anticipation of 2019 federal election

  • A Liberal fundraising blitz this week warned the party isn’t feeling overly confident about the 2019 election, and that government accomplishments could “disappear on
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 9, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is one of several Liberals encouraging donors to hand over their dollars this week, so the party can begin to prepare for the 2019 federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The Liberal Party goes on fundraising blitz in early anticipation of 2019 federal election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 9, 2016
  • A Liberal fundraising blitz this week warned the party isn’t feeling overly confident about the 2019 election, and that government accomplishments could “disappear on

The Liberal Party goes on fundraising blitz in early anticipation of 2019 federal election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 9, 2016
  • A Liberal fundraising blitz this week warned the party isn’t feeling overly confident about the 2019 election, and that government accomplishments could “disappear on
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is one of several Liberals encouraging donors to hand over their dollars this week, so the party can begin to prepare for the 2019 federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Competition to replace Canada’s fighter jets could take five years, says Defence Minister Sajjan

  • An open competition to select a new fighter jet to replace Canada’s entire fleet of aging Boeing CF-18 Hornets could take up to five
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 8, 2016
'We’re going to make sure that we have a fair and open competition, making sure that we pick the right aircraft for Canada,' said Mr. Sajjan. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Competition to replace Canada’s fighter jets could take five years, says Defence Minister Sajjan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 8, 2016
  • An open competition to select a new fighter jet to replace Canada’s entire fleet of aging Boeing CF-18 Hornets could take up to five

Competition to replace Canada’s fighter jets could take five years, says Defence Minister Sajjan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 8, 2016
  • An open competition to select a new fighter jet to replace Canada’s entire fleet of aging Boeing CF-18 Hornets could take up to five
'We’re going to make sure that we have a fair and open competition, making sure that we pick the right aircraft for Canada,' said Mr. Sajjan. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Government quietly signed F-35 memorandum in March despite election promise

  • The Liberal government signed a “decision memorandum” with the F-35 joint strike fighter office last March that included a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 7, 2016
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan wrapped up a review of the government's defence policy in July, while his department was keeping its hand in the multinational F-35 program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government quietly signed F-35 memorandum in March despite election promise

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 7, 2016
  • The Liberal government signed a “decision memorandum” with the F-35 joint strike fighter office last March that included a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed

Government quietly signed F-35 memorandum in March despite election promise

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 7, 2016
  • The Liberal government signed a “decision memorandum” with the F-35 joint strike fighter office last March that included a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan wrapped up a review of the government's defence policy in July, while his department was keeping its hand in the multinational F-35 program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Electoral reform committee recommends current voting system be included in referendum on proportional representation

  • A special Commons committee on electoral reform has recommended the government hold a national referendum that would give Canadians a choice between maintaining Canada’s
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has maintained that she does not support a referendum, calling them 'divisive.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee recommends current voting system be included in referendum on proportional representation

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • A special Commons committee on electoral reform has recommended the government hold a national referendum that would give Canadians a choice between maintaining Canada’s

Electoral reform committee recommends current voting system be included in referendum on proportional representation

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • A special Commons committee on electoral reform has recommended the government hold a national referendum that would give Canadians a choice between maintaining Canada’s
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has maintained that she does not support a referendum, calling them 'divisive.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP MP Linda Duncan blasts government over tanker threat to endangered West Coast orcas

  • Linda Duncan, the lone New Democrat MP elected in Alberta, is bucking NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s support for the federal cabinet’s approval of a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
The National Energy Board determined the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would have a significant adverse effect on an endangered killer whale population off the shore of Vancouver, due to an increase in oil tanker traffic. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Michel

NDP MP Linda Duncan blasts government over tanker threat to endangered West Coast orcas

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • Linda Duncan, the lone New Democrat MP elected in Alberta, is bucking NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s support for the federal cabinet’s approval of a

NDP MP Linda Duncan blasts government over tanker threat to endangered West Coast orcas

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • Linda Duncan, the lone New Democrat MP elected in Alberta, is bucking NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s support for the federal cabinet’s approval of a
The National Energy Board determined the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would have a significant adverse effect on an endangered killer whale population off the shore of Vancouver, due to an increase in oil tanker traffic. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Michel

Liberal government breaks international ground with registry of prospective voters as young as 14

  • The Conservative party is questioning the Liberal’s proposal to establish a new “register of future electors” at Elections Canada that would include vital statistics
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 25, 2016
'Over and over, we heard from Canadians that we need to do more to include young people in our democracy,' Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef told reporters after she tabled the Election Act amendments in the House of Commons. 'Yes, Canadian youth voted in large numbers in 2015 than compared to 2011, but we can’t take that for granted,' she added. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

Liberal government breaks international ground with registry of prospective voters as young as 14

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 25, 2016
  • The Conservative party is questioning the Liberal’s proposal to establish a new “register of future electors” at Elections Canada that would include vital statistics

Liberal government breaks international ground with registry of prospective voters as young as 14

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 25, 2016
  • The Conservative party is questioning the Liberal’s proposal to establish a new “register of future electors” at Elections Canada that would include vital statistics
'Over and over, we heard from Canadians that we need to do more to include young people in our democracy,' Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef told reporters after she tabled the Election Act amendments in the House of Commons. 'Yes, Canadian youth voted in large numbers in 2015 than compared to 2011, but we can’t take that for granted,' she added. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

NDP leadership: Charlie Angus has edge among NDP supporters, poll suggests

  • Northern Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has not yet declared an intention to run for the NDP leadership, but a new poll suggests
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 23, 2016
'I’m getting lots of positive calls from across the country, and I’m very honoured,' said NDP MP Charlie Angus after being informed of the survey results. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash

NDP leadership: Charlie Angus has edge among NDP supporters, poll suggests

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 23, 2016
  • Northern Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has not yet declared an intention to run for the NDP leadership, but a new poll suggests

NDP leadership: Charlie Angus has edge among NDP supporters, poll suggests

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 23, 2016
  • Northern Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has not yet declared an intention to run for the NDP leadership, but a new poll suggests
'I’m getting lots of positive calls from across the country, and I’m very honoured,' said NDP MP Charlie Angus after being informed of the survey results. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash

American internet users on Immigration Canada website turned into several-day storm after Trump’s election

  • The blizzard of internet user sessions from south of the Canadian border that temporarily crashed the Canadian Immigration department’s website on U.S. election day
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 22, 2016
After Mr. Trump had delivered his victory speech, and defeated Democrat contender Hillary Clinton had conceded on Nov. 9, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada was inundated with more than 740,000 user sessions originating from U.S. IP addresses, the department says. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

American internet users on Immigration Canada website turned into several-day storm after Trump’s election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 22, 2016
  • The blizzard of internet user sessions from south of the Canadian border that temporarily crashed the Canadian Immigration department’s website on U.S. election day

American internet users on Immigration Canada website turned into several-day storm after Trump’s election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 22, 2016
  • The blizzard of internet user sessions from south of the Canadian border that temporarily crashed the Canadian Immigration department’s website on U.S. election day
After Mr. Trump had delivered his victory speech, and defeated Democrat contender Hillary Clinton had conceded on Nov. 9, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada was inundated with more than 740,000 user sessions originating from U.S. IP addresses, the department says. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

More than 60 per cent of Canadians would prefer majority government: Forum Poll

  • Two-thirds of voting-age Canadians would want a majority government if a federal election were held today, a new Forum Research poll indicates. The findings,
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 18, 2016
'All of this conversation, from day one we’ve learned that it’s about trade-offs; there are different things that different systems do well,' says NDP democratic reform critic Nathan Cullen, centre, referring to voting systems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

More than 60 per cent of Canadians would prefer majority government: Forum Poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 18, 2016
  • Two-thirds of voting-age Canadians would want a majority government if a federal election were held today, a new Forum Research poll indicates. The findings,

More than 60 per cent of Canadians would prefer majority government: Forum Poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 18, 2016
  • Two-thirds of voting-age Canadians would want a majority government if a federal election were held today, a new Forum Research poll indicates. The findings,
'All of this conversation, from day one we’ve learned that it’s about trade-offs; there are different things that different systems do well,' says NDP democratic reform critic Nathan Cullen, centre, referring to voting systems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

All-party consensus still lacking as House Electoral Reform Committee enters final stretch

  • PARLIAMENT HILL —A special House of Commons committee that spent nearly four months gathering expert testimony and public views across the country on reforms to
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 17, 2016
'All I can say is I’m still hoping we have a consensus report, but it’s clearly harder slogging than I thought it would be,' says Green Party Leader and House Electoral Reform Committee member Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

All-party consensus still lacking as House Electoral Reform Committee enters final stretch

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL —A special House of Commons committee that spent nearly four months gathering expert testimony and public views across the country on reforms to

All-party consensus still lacking as House Electoral Reform Committee enters final stretch

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL —A special House of Commons committee that spent nearly four months gathering expert testimony and public views across the country on reforms to
'All I can say is I’m still hoping we have a consensus report, but it’s clearly harder slogging than I thought it would be,' says Green Party Leader and House Electoral Reform Committee member Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

MPs startled by $6.6-million price tag on Parliament Hill wall

  • Several MPs were taken aback this week to learn that the cost to replace a crumbling 400-metre stone wall with a new masonry wall
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 16, 2016
The wall marking the boundary between the walking path around Parliament Hill and embankment was restored over five years, finishing this year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

MPs startled by $6.6-million price tag on Parliament Hill wall

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 16, 2016
  • Several MPs were taken aback this week to learn that the cost to replace a crumbling 400-metre stone wall with a new masonry wall

MPs startled by $6.6-million price tag on Parliament Hill wall

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 16, 2016
  • Several MPs were taken aback this week to learn that the cost to replace a crumbling 400-metre stone wall with a new masonry wall
The wall marking the boundary between the walking path around Parliament Hill and embankment was restored over five years, finishing this year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Globe and Mail head wants ‘level playing field’ in battle for ads with CBC

  • The CBC came under fire Tuesday at the Commons committee inquiry into the effect of the digital news revolution on media and communities, as the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 15, 2016
Globe and Mail publisher Phillip Crawley, right, testifies at the House Heritage Committee on Nov. 15. Also pictured is Jean-François Dumas, president of Influence Communication. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Globe and Mail head wants ‘level playing field’ in battle for ads with CBC

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 15, 2016
  • The CBC came under fire Tuesday at the Commons committee inquiry into the effect of the digital news revolution on media and communities, as the

Globe and Mail head wants ‘level playing field’ in battle for ads with CBC

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 15, 2016
  • The CBC came under fire Tuesday at the Commons committee inquiry into the effect of the digital news revolution on media and communities, as the
Globe and Mail publisher Phillip Crawley, right, testifies at the House Heritage Committee on Nov. 15. Also pictured is Jean-François Dumas, president of Influence Communication. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative leadership candidate Obhrai says he received emails telling him to ‘leave Canada’ after Leitch released immigration plan

  • Long-time Calgary Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says his early opposition to fellow Tory MP Kellie Leitch’s plan to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 10, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Deepak Obhrai says 'Kellie Leitch's admiration of Donald Trump does not fit into my vision of Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative leadership candidate Obhrai says he received emails telling him to ‘leave Canada’ after Leitch released immigration plan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 10, 2016
  • Long-time Calgary Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says his early opposition to fellow Tory MP Kellie Leitch’s plan to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to

Conservative leadership candidate Obhrai says he received emails telling him to ‘leave Canada’ after Leitch released immigration plan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 10, 2016
  • Long-time Calgary Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says his early opposition to fellow Tory MP Kellie Leitch’s plan to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to
Conservative leadership candidate Deepak Obhrai says 'Kellie Leitch's admiration of Donald Trump does not fit into my vision of Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Kellie Leitch wants to be lightning rod, Raitt looking to future, says Nik Nanos

  • The only two women in a current field of 12 Conservative leadership candidates could emerge as the leading options for the Tory rank and
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 9, 2016
'I think it would be fair to say that Kellie Leitch is trying to win on the old franchise, ‘let’s be focused, let’s be super efficient at delivering our vote, and let’s practise wedge politics,' said pollster Nik Nanos. 'What’s clear is that Lisa Raitt is trying to position herself as someone who can take the party into the future.' The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Kellie Leitch wants to be lightning rod, Raitt looking to future, says Nik Nanos

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 9, 2016
  • The only two women in a current field of 12 Conservative leadership candidates could emerge as the leading options for the Tory rank and

Kellie Leitch wants to be lightning rod, Raitt looking to future, says Nik Nanos

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 9, 2016
  • The only two women in a current field of 12 Conservative leadership candidates could emerge as the leading options for the Tory rank and
'I think it would be fair to say that Kellie Leitch is trying to win on the old franchise, ‘let’s be focused, let’s be super efficient at delivering our vote, and let’s practise wedge politics,' said pollster Nik Nanos. 'What’s clear is that Lisa Raitt is trying to position herself as someone who can take the party into the future.' The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Leitch’s fundraising swells in September during ‘Canadian values’ controversy

  • Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s explosive proposal to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to Canada for “Canadian values” didn’t hurt her fundraising campaign in September—in
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 8, 2016
Ms. Leitch’s contributions jumped from a low of $31,560 in July, with only 64 contributions during the month, to $128,020 and a total of 561 contributions in September. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Leitch’s fundraising swells in September during ‘Canadian values’ controversy

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 8, 2016
  • Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s explosive proposal to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to Canada for “Canadian values” didn’t hurt her fundraising campaign in September—in

Leitch’s fundraising swells in September during ‘Canadian values’ controversy

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 8, 2016
  • Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s explosive proposal to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to Canada for “Canadian values” didn’t hurt her fundraising campaign in September—in
Ms. Leitch’s contributions jumped from a low of $31,560 in July, with only 64 contributions during the month, to $128,020 and a total of 561 contributions in September. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds to serve up both good, bad news to weather looming pipeline storms: lawyer

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have three weeks to make a final decision on the fate of one of the most controversial
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 2, 2016
'The mandated timeline for the government’s decision on the Northern Gateway project is on or before Nov. 25, 2016,' said a spokesperson for Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds to serve up both good, bad news to weather looming pipeline storms: lawyer

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 2, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have three weeks to make a final decision on the fate of one of the most controversial

Feds to serve up both good, bad news to weather looming pipeline storms: lawyer

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 2, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have three weeks to make a final decision on the fate of one of the most controversial
'The mandated timeline for the government’s decision on the Northern Gateway project is on or before Nov. 25, 2016,' said a spokesperson for Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

$17.5-million spent on security during Obama visit: fiscal update to Parliament

  • The federal government spent $17.5-million on security when U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa for a summit of North America’s three national leaders last
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 1, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the fall economic update today in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

$17.5-million spent on security during Obama visit: fiscal update to Parliament

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 1, 2016
  • The federal government spent $17.5-million on security when U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa for a summit of North America’s three national leaders last

$17.5-million spent on security during Obama visit: fiscal update to Parliament

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 1, 2016
  • The federal government spent $17.5-million on security when U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa for a summit of North America’s three national leaders last
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the fall economic update today in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trudeau’s travel costs to U.S. state dinner are in, Margaret Trudeau expenses excluded

  • The expenses are in for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glamorous trip to Washington last March for a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama,
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 28, 2016
Prime Minister Trudeau's invitation to the White House for a state dinner was notable, as it was the first presidential state dinner honouring Canada since 1997, when Mr. Chrétien and former president Bill Clinton were in office. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Trudeau’s travel costs to U.S. state dinner are in, Margaret Trudeau expenses excluded

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 28, 2016
  • The expenses are in for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glamorous trip to Washington last March for a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama,

Trudeau’s travel costs to U.S. state dinner are in, Margaret Trudeau expenses excluded

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 28, 2016
  • The expenses are in for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glamorous trip to Washington last March for a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama,
Prime Minister Trudeau's invitation to the White House for a state dinner was notable, as it was the first presidential state dinner honouring Canada since 1997, when Mr. Chrétien and former president Bill Clinton were in office. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Trudeau holds to Senate reform pledge; no bagmen, backroomers in appointment recommendations

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to his promise of reforming Canada’s unelected Senate Thursday, with a second round of nominees for appointment who have
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 27, 2016
Diane Griffin, a PEI leader of advocacy for conservation of natural areas, was one of nine new Senators nominated today. Photograph courtesy of Nature Conservancy of Canada

Trudeau holds to Senate reform pledge; no bagmen, backroomers in appointment recommendations

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 27, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to his promise of reforming Canada’s unelected Senate Thursday, with a second round of nominees for appointment who have

Trudeau holds to Senate reform pledge; no bagmen, backroomers in appointment recommendations

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 27, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to his promise of reforming Canada’s unelected Senate Thursday, with a second round of nominees for appointment who have
Diane Griffin, a PEI leader of advocacy for conservation of natural areas, was one of nine new Senators nominated today. Photograph courtesy of Nature Conservancy of Canada

Maxime Bernier ahead in leadership poll of Conservative party members

  • Quebéc MP Maxime Bernier is leading the pack in a national survey of card-carrying Conservatives eligible to vote when the official opposition party selects
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 20, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier and interim leader Rona Ambrose in February 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Maxime Bernier ahead in leadership poll of Conservative party members

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 20, 2016
  • Quebéc MP Maxime Bernier is leading the pack in a national survey of card-carrying Conservatives eligible to vote when the official opposition party selects

Maxime Bernier ahead in leadership poll of Conservative party members

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 20, 2016
  • Quebéc MP Maxime Bernier is leading the pack in a national survey of card-carrying Conservatives eligible to vote when the official opposition party selects
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier and interim leader Rona Ambrose in February 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative letter to electors claims Liberal scheme to rig next election

  • A House of Commons mail-out to electors from an unknown number of Conservative MPs alleges a government plan to “rig” the next federal election
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 19, 2016
A Conservative mail-out tells electors that Liberal members of the House Electoral Reform Committee will 'determine how all Canadians vote.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative letter to electors claims Liberal scheme to rig next election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 19, 2016
  • A House of Commons mail-out to electors from an unknown number of Conservative MPs alleges a government plan to “rig” the next federal election

Conservative letter to electors claims Liberal scheme to rig next election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 19, 2016
  • A House of Commons mail-out to electors from an unknown number of Conservative MPs alleges a government plan to “rig” the next federal election
A Conservative mail-out tells electors that Liberal members of the House Electoral Reform Committee will 'determine how all Canadians vote.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
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Conservative party sets ultimatum for electoral reform: no agreement without referendum

  • The Conservative party has set a national referendum as a “bottom line” demand for its MPs to be part of any consensus from a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 14, 2016
"We have a bottom line, there will be no consensus that includes the Conservative party that does not include a referendum, with a clear question, held independently,” Conservative MP Scott Reid said Oct. 14. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative party sets ultimatum for electoral reform: no agreement without referendum

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 14, 2016
  • The Conservative party has set a national referendum as a “bottom line” demand for its MPs to be part of any consensus from a

Conservative party sets ultimatum for electoral reform: no agreement without referendum

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 14, 2016
  • The Conservative party has set a national referendum as a “bottom line” demand for its MPs to be part of any consensus from a
"We have a bottom line, there will be no consensus that includes the Conservative party that does not include a referendum, with a clear question, held independently,” Conservative MP Scott Reid said Oct. 14. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative party sets ultimatum for electoral reform: no agreement without referendum

  • The Conservative party has set a national referendum as a “bottom line” demand for its MPs to be part of any consensus from a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 14, 2016
"We have a bottom line, there will be no consensus that includes the Conservative party that does not include a referendum, with a clear question, held independently,” Conservative MP Scott Reid said Oct. 14. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative party sets ultimatum for electoral reform: no agreement without referendum

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 14, 2016
  • The Conservative party has set a national referendum as a “bottom line” demand for its MPs to be part of any consensus from a

Conservative party sets ultimatum for electoral reform: no agreement without referendum

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 14, 2016
  • The Conservative party has set a national referendum as a “bottom line” demand for its MPs to be part of any consensus from a
"We have a bottom line, there will be no consensus that includes the Conservative party that does not include a referendum, with a clear question, held independently,” Conservative MP Scott Reid said Oct. 14. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Extradition treaty with China a polarizing issue, new poll indicates

  • Canadians are polarized over whether they approve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to negotiate an extradition treaty with China, a new Forum Research
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 13, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Ottawa in late-September, where they discussed a number of bilateral issues including the possibility of an extradition treaty. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Extradition treaty with China a polarizing issue, new poll indicates

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 13, 2016
  • Canadians are polarized over whether they approve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to negotiate an extradition treaty with China, a new Forum Research

Extradition treaty with China a polarizing issue, new poll indicates

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 13, 2016
  • Canadians are polarized over whether they approve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to negotiate an extradition treaty with China, a new Forum Research
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Ottawa in late-September, where they discussed a number of bilateral issues including the possibility of an extradition treaty. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Opposition claims government looking to cut Friday sittings

  • During a rare review of the House of Commons’ rules Thursday, opposition MPs accused the Liberal government of trying to duck scrutiny by “floating
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 6, 2016
NDP MP Charlie Angus is accusing the government of cloaking plans to reduce face time with the PM in Question Period under the guise of changing rules to make Parliament more 'family friendly.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opposition claims government looking to cut Friday sittings

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 6, 2016
  • During a rare review of the House of Commons’ rules Thursday, opposition MPs accused the Liberal government of trying to duck scrutiny by “floating

Opposition claims government looking to cut Friday sittings

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 6, 2016
  • During a rare review of the House of Commons’ rules Thursday, opposition MPs accused the Liberal government of trying to duck scrutiny by “floating
NDP MP Charlie Angus is accusing the government of cloaking plans to reduce face time with the PM in Question Period under the guise of changing rules to make Parliament more 'family friendly.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Security watchdog legislation passes first stage in Commons, opposed by Conservative party

  • Contentious government legislation crafted to deliver on a Liberal election promise to establish parliamentary oversight over federal intelligence and security agencies passed its first
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 5, 2016
David McGuinty, who will chair the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, is scrummed by reporters after Question Period on May 15, 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Security watchdog legislation passes first stage in Commons, opposed by Conservative party

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 5, 2016
  • Contentious government legislation crafted to deliver on a Liberal election promise to establish parliamentary oversight over federal intelligence and security agencies passed its first

Security watchdog legislation passes first stage in Commons, opposed by Conservative party

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 5, 2016
  • Contentious government legislation crafted to deliver on a Liberal election promise to establish parliamentary oversight over federal intelligence and security agencies passed its first
David McGuinty, who will chair the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, is scrummed by reporters after Question Period on May 15, 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative race will be a fight to the finish: Nik Nanos

  • The battling that has already begun in the Conservative leadership race and the platoon-sized field of candidates forming means Canadians should brace for a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 3, 2016
Conservative MP Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) made public his letter to Rona Ambrose resigning his shadow cabinet post to “explore” his candidacy for party. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative race will be a fight to the finish: Nik Nanos

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 3, 2016
  • The battling that has already begun in the Conservative leadership race and the platoon-sized field of candidates forming means Canadians should brace for a

Conservative race will be a fight to the finish: Nik Nanos

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 3, 2016
  • The battling that has already begun in the Conservative leadership race and the platoon-sized field of candidates forming means Canadians should brace for a
Conservative MP Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) made public his letter to Rona Ambrose resigning his shadow cabinet post to “explore” his candidacy for party. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Majority approve Justin Trudeau’s work as prime minister despite expense uproar

  • A Forum Research poll indicates elector approval of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained high despite a furious controversy last week over more than $200,000
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 28, 2016
Seventy-two per cent of electors in the four Atlantic provinces approved of the job Mr. Trudeau is doing as prime minister, compared to 59 per cent in Quebec, 51 per cent in Ontario, 56 per cent in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 35 per cent in Alberta and 58 per cent in B.C. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Majority approve Justin Trudeau’s work as prime minister despite expense uproar

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 28, 2016
  • A Forum Research poll indicates elector approval of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained high despite a furious controversy last week over more than $200,000

Majority approve Justin Trudeau’s work as prime minister despite expense uproar

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 28, 2016
  • A Forum Research poll indicates elector approval of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained high despite a furious controversy last week over more than $200,000
Seventy-two per cent of electors in the four Atlantic provinces approved of the job Mr. Trudeau is doing as prime minister, compared to 59 per cent in Quebec, 51 per cent in Ontario, 56 per cent in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 35 per cent in Alberta and 58 per cent in B.C. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

RCMP used cadets for Hill security for two years after 2014 shooting

  • The RCMP has quietly withdrawn a deployment of rookie Mountie cadets who had been integrated into ranks of regular RCMP members providing ground and
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 28, 2016
The Parliamentary Protective Service has been given more than $60-million to protect Parliament Hill this year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

RCMP used cadets for Hill security for two years after 2014 shooting

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 28, 2016
  • The RCMP has quietly withdrawn a deployment of rookie Mountie cadets who had been integrated into ranks of regular RCMP members providing ground and

RCMP used cadets for Hill security for two years after 2014 shooting

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 28, 2016
  • The RCMP has quietly withdrawn a deployment of rookie Mountie cadets who had been integrated into ranks of regular RCMP members providing ground and
The Parliamentary Protective Service has been given more than $60-million to protect Parliament Hill this year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Partisan rancor suspended in Commons as MPs say goodbye to Jason Kenney

  • Partisan swords were sheathed in the House of Commons Thursday as Liberal and NDP MPs joined in with the Conservatives to praise long-serving Conservative
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 22, 2016
“I appeal to all colleagues, from all partisan traditions, first and foremost, to respect this institution and this chamber as a place of deliberation," said Mr. Kenney in his farewell speech in the House today. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Partisan rancor suspended in Commons as MPs say goodbye to Jason Kenney

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 22, 2016
  • Partisan swords were sheathed in the House of Commons Thursday as Liberal and NDP MPs joined in with the Conservatives to praise long-serving Conservative

Partisan rancor suspended in Commons as MPs say goodbye to Jason Kenney

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 22, 2016
  • Partisan swords were sheathed in the House of Commons Thursday as Liberal and NDP MPs joined in with the Conservatives to praise long-serving Conservative
“I appeal to all colleagues, from all partisan traditions, first and foremost, to respect this institution and this chamber as a place of deliberation," said Mr. Kenney in his farewell speech in the House today. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Lisa Raitt signals more interest in Conservative leadership bid

  • Former transport minister Lisa Raitt signalled on Wednesday that while still considering entering the federal Conservative party leadership race, her interest has reached a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 22, 2016
Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, pictured here in a file photo, indicated that her leadership considerations changed gear during a two-day caucus retreat the party held in Halifax last week. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Lisa Raitt signals more interest in Conservative leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 22, 2016
  • Former transport minister Lisa Raitt signalled on Wednesday that while still considering entering the federal Conservative party leadership race, her interest has reached a

Lisa Raitt signals more interest in Conservative leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 22, 2016
  • Former transport minister Lisa Raitt signalled on Wednesday that while still considering entering the federal Conservative party leadership race, her interest has reached a
Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, pictured here in a file photo, indicated that her leadership considerations changed gear during a two-day caucus retreat the party held in Halifax last week. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Leitch says Trudeau a ‘Canadian identity denier,’ but he’s pointed to ‘shared values, openness, respect’

  • A New York Times Magazine story about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last December that prompted Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch to accuse Mr. Trudeau of
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 21, 2016
'We as a people do have a core identity, we have Canadian values. And I think we’re very proud of them,' says Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Leitch says Trudeau a ‘Canadian identity denier,’ but he’s pointed to ‘shared values, openness, respect’

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 21, 2016
  • A New York Times Magazine story about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last December that prompted Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch to accuse Mr. Trudeau of

Leitch says Trudeau a ‘Canadian identity denier,’ but he’s pointed to ‘shared values, openness, respect’

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 21, 2016
  • A New York Times Magazine story about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last December that prompted Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch to accuse Mr. Trudeau of
'We as a people do have a core identity, we have Canadian values. And I think we’re very proud of them,' says Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Parliamentary schedule could delay major electoral reform, despite committee rush

  • The tight timeline and deadlines in the Liberal government’s plan for replacing Canada’s current federal electoral system could rule out major changes before the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 19, 2016
The Green Party leader, a member of the committee, argued the special committee should continue its role as any legislation goes through Parliament. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliamentary schedule could delay major electoral reform, despite committee rush

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 19, 2016
  • The tight timeline and deadlines in the Liberal government’s plan for replacing Canada’s current federal electoral system could rule out major changes before the

Parliamentary schedule could delay major electoral reform, despite committee rush

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 19, 2016
  • The tight timeline and deadlines in the Liberal government’s plan for replacing Canada’s current federal electoral system could rule out major changes before the
The Green Party leader, a member of the committee, argued the special committee should continue its role as any legislation goes through Parliament. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Poll finds Liberals with ‘huge brand equity’ in Atlantic as MacKay rules out Tory leadership bid

  • A new poll has found Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government at historic highs in Atlantic Canada, throwing cold water on the federal Conservatives during their foray into
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 14, 2016
Peter MacKay and his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, at his retirement party in 2015. He ruled out a return to politics to run for Conservative leadership this week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Poll finds Liberals with ‘huge brand equity’ in Atlantic as MacKay rules out Tory leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 14, 2016
  • A new poll has found Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government at historic highs in Atlantic Canada, throwing cold water on the federal Conservatives during their foray into

Poll finds Liberals with ‘huge brand equity’ in Atlantic as MacKay rules out Tory leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 14, 2016
  • A new poll has found Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government at historic highs in Atlantic Canada, throwing cold water on the federal Conservatives during their foray into
Peter MacKay and his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, at his retirement party in 2015. He ruled out a return to politics to run for Conservative leadership this week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Ambrose backs away from criticism of Leitch over screening for Canadian values

  • Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose has backed away from criticism she leveled earlier this month at Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch for asking Canadians
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 12, 2016
“I’m disappointed that an interim leader would engage themselves in the leadership race,” Ms. Leitch said of Rona Ambrose, pictured here in a file photo. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade.

Ambrose backs away from criticism of Leitch over screening for Canadian values

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 12, 2016
  • Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose has backed away from criticism she leveled earlier this month at Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch for asking Canadians

Ambrose backs away from criticism of Leitch over screening for Canadian values

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 12, 2016
  • Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose has backed away from criticism she leveled earlier this month at Conservative leadership contender Kellie Leitch for asking Canadians
“I’m disappointed that an interim leader would engage themselves in the leadership race,” Ms. Leitch said of Rona Ambrose, pictured here in a file photo. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade.

Justin Trudeau’s visit to China hits sweet spot: pollster Bozinoff

  • In the wake Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s celebrity-level visit to China, a new poll suggests half of voting-age Canadians are in favour of his
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 9, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went on a high-profile trip to China, accompanied by his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and seven-year-old daughter Ella-Grace. Photograph courtesy of the PMO by Adam Scotti

Justin Trudeau’s visit to China hits sweet spot: pollster Bozinoff

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 9, 2016
  • In the wake Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s celebrity-level visit to China, a new poll suggests half of voting-age Canadians are in favour of his

Justin Trudeau’s visit to China hits sweet spot: pollster Bozinoff

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 9, 2016
  • In the wake Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s celebrity-level visit to China, a new poll suggests half of voting-age Canadians are in favour of his
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went on a high-profile trip to China, accompanied by his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and seven-year-old daughter Ella-Grace. Photograph courtesy of the PMO by Adam Scotti

Longstanding legal battle between NDP and secretive House board picks up steam

  • A legal battle between the NDP and the powerful board of Cabinet ministers and other MPs who govern spending in the House of Commons
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 9, 2016
Outgoing NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is one of 68 MPs being asked to personally repay their share of more than $2.7-million in Parliamentary funds the Board of Internal Economy says was improperly used at satellite offices. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Longstanding legal battle between NDP and secretive House board picks up steam

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 9, 2016
  • A legal battle between the NDP and the powerful board of Cabinet ministers and other MPs who govern spending in the House of Commons

Longstanding legal battle between NDP and secretive House board picks up steam

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 9, 2016
  • A legal battle between the NDP and the powerful board of Cabinet ministers and other MPs who govern spending in the House of Commons
Outgoing NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is one of 68 MPs being asked to personally repay their share of more than $2.7-million in Parliamentary funds the Board of Internal Economy says was improperly used at satellite offices. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Conservatives to tackle election reform plan in Liberal-red Atlantic

  • Federal Conservatives are set to take aim at the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative during a late-summer caucus meeting in Halifax next week, after
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 7, 2016
Conservative MP Scott Reid speaks with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef during a break in her testimony to the Electoral Reform Committee in July. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservatives to tackle election reform plan in Liberal-red Atlantic

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 7, 2016
  • Federal Conservatives are set to take aim at the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative during a late-summer caucus meeting in Halifax next week, after

Conservatives to tackle election reform plan in Liberal-red Atlantic

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 7, 2016
  • Federal Conservatives are set to take aim at the Liberal government’s electoral reform initiative during a late-summer caucus meeting in Halifax next week, after
Conservative MP Scott Reid speaks with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef during a break in her testimony to the Electoral Reform Committee in July. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee ends summer hearings as referendum talk heats up

  • A special House of Commons committee on electoral reform has wrapped up an intensive series of summer witness hearings on Parliament Hill before it
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 1, 2016
Liberal MPs Mark Holland, Francis Scarpaleggia, and Ruby Sahota speak at an electoral reform committee meeting. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee ends summer hearings as referendum talk heats up

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 1, 2016
  • A special House of Commons committee on electoral reform has wrapped up an intensive series of summer witness hearings on Parliament Hill before it

Electoral reform committee ends summer hearings as referendum talk heats up

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | September 1, 2016
  • A special House of Commons committee on electoral reform has wrapped up an intensive series of summer witness hearings on Parliament Hill before it
Liberal MPs Mark Holland, Francis Scarpaleggia, and Ruby Sahota speak at an electoral reform committee meeting. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Alberta leadership candidate Kenney gave up federal election reform post weeks ago

  • After Conservative MP Jason Kenney rode into the sunset earlier this summer to contest the leadership of Alberta’s splintered Progressive Conservative party, he promised
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 31, 2016
Jason Kenney chats with Scott Reid during a meeting of the Electoral Reform Committee in July. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Alberta leadership candidate Kenney gave up federal election reform post weeks ago

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 31, 2016
  • After Conservative MP Jason Kenney rode into the sunset earlier this summer to contest the leadership of Alberta’s splintered Progressive Conservative party, he promised

Alberta leadership candidate Kenney gave up federal election reform post weeks ago

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 31, 2016
  • After Conservative MP Jason Kenney rode into the sunset earlier this summer to contest the leadership of Alberta’s splintered Progressive Conservative party, he promised
Jason Kenney chats with Scott Reid during a meeting of the Electoral Reform Committee in July. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP MP blames jam-packed electoral reform committee tour on government delays

  • A whirlwind trip comprised of 16 one-day stops by the Commons Electoral Reform Committee to gather witness testimony in major cities across Canada is
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 26, 2016
NDP MP Nathan Cullen says the rushed efforts of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform comes from the Liberal government "having wasted the first six months of this process." The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade.

NDP MP blames jam-packed electoral reform committee tour on government delays

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 26, 2016
  • A whirlwind trip comprised of 16 one-day stops by the Commons Electoral Reform Committee to gather witness testimony in major cities across Canada is

NDP MP blames jam-packed electoral reform committee tour on government delays

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 26, 2016
  • A whirlwind trip comprised of 16 one-day stops by the Commons Electoral Reform Committee to gather witness testimony in major cities across Canada is
NDP MP Nathan Cullen says the rushed efforts of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform comes from the Liberal government "having wasted the first six months of this process." The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade.

Electoral reform committee’s e-consultations granted Parliamentary privilege

  • A special House of Commons committee conducting witness hearings and gathering evidence on options for a new Canadian federal electoral system is invoking Parliamentary
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 25, 2016
Chair of the special committee, Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, says the legal privilege was put in place to safeguard participants' personal information. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee’s e-consultations granted Parliamentary privilege

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 25, 2016
  • A special House of Commons committee conducting witness hearings and gathering evidence on options for a new Canadian federal electoral system is invoking Parliamentary

Electoral reform committee’s e-consultations granted Parliamentary privilege

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | August 25, 2016
  • A special House of Commons committee conducting witness hearings and gathering evidence on options for a new Canadian federal electoral system is invoking Parliamentary
Chair of the special committee, Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, says the legal privilege was put in place to safeguard participants' personal information. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

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